Becky Spratford, a prominent Readers’ Advisor who trains library staff across the world and specializes in horror, made the call back in 2017 that the western genre would be undergoing a resurgence. Fast forward to today and westerns–particularly horror and “weird” westerns–are popping up more and more on the book scene. (Read the full blog post, “Trend Alert: Westerns Are Hot,” at RA For All.)
Spratford’s recent article in The Lineup lists a diverse selection of weird west book recommendations. In the article, titled “These Weird Horror Western Books Are Re-Inventing the Genre,” she also discusses the growing popularity of the “Weird West” and explains why there is a renewed interest in the genre.
If you’re looking for something new to read, mosey on over to the full list over at The Lineup: https://the-line-up.com/weird-horror-westerns.
Weird West Fiction 